Children's lack of zinc influence how to supplement zinc to children correctly
Zinc is one of the essential trace elements in the human body. According to the latest findings from the Institute of Nutrition and Food Hygiene, Chinese Academy of Preventive Medicine, the zinc deficiency rate in children and adolescents in China is as high as 60%. This is the daily zinc intake of 60% of children. Less than half of WHO's recommended amount, which means 1 out of every 2 children lacks zinc!
The daily requirements of zinc recommended by China Nutrition Society are: newborn - 3 months baby 6 months; 7-12 months baby 5 mg; 1-3 years old child 10 mg; pregnant women 20 mg; lactating mother 20 mg; normal adult 10-15 Milligrams.
Zinc supplements breast milk. At least 3 months of breastfeeding the baby, and then gradually switch to milk or other milk substitute feeding. The absorption rate of zinc in breast milk is high, up to 62%. In particular, colostrum has a high zinc content and its average concentration is 4-7 times that of serum zinc.
Post-weaning supplements with zinc-rich foods. Such as beef, lamb, pork, animal liver, peanuts, soybeans, carrots, oysters and so on. It has been determined that the zinc content of animal foods is higher than that of plant foods, and the amino acids produced after the decomposition of animal proteins can promote the absorption of zinc, the absorption rate is generally about 50%; and the zinc contained in plant foods can be related to plants. Acid and cellulose are combined into water-insoluble compounds, which impede human absorption. The absorption rate is only about 20%. Artificially-fed infants should start adding supplemental zinc-rich supplementary foods from 4 months onwards: lean meat, egg yolk, fish paste, animal liver, oysters, peanut rice flour, and walnut kernel powder.
How to give the baby the correct zinc?
1, mild zinc deficiency with Food Supplement
For babies with mild zinc deficiency, usually eat more zinc-rich foods. Foods with higher zinc content include:
Animal foods: lean meat, eggs, liver, animal blood, fish
Seafood: oysters, eel, shrimp, seaweed, fish meal
Plant food: fungus, walnut, peanut, chestnut, radish
Tips: Food supplements should not be too elaborate, otherwise it will lead to the loss of mineral zinc in food. In addition, do not give the baby foods that contain too much sugar and cellulose, which can affect the absorption of zinc.
2, a serious lack of zinc to medicine supplement
Children with severe zinc deficiency need zinc supplements in addition to food supplements. Commonly used zinc agents include grape zinc, zinc sulfate, licorice zinc, zinc acetate syrup, and complex vitamin zinc syrup.
Please pay attention to 4 points when giving zinc to your baby
1. Do not take zinc preparation with milk
The zinc in zinc gluconate is easily combined with the protein in the milk, and the intestine is difficult to digest and absorb. It is recommended that zinc be supplemented after drinking milk for 1 hour.
Tips: Other high-protein beverages, such as lactic acid drinks and soymilk, are also not suitable for use with zinc preparations.
2, calcium and zinc can not be taken at the same time
If zinc and calcium supplements are given to your baby at the same time, they will inhibit each other's absorption and need to be taken in staggered times. Zinc supplements can be added in the morning and calcium can be added before going to bed in the afternoon or at night.
3, zinc is not as good as possible
Trace elements in the human body have a certain percentage. Excessive zinc content in the body can interfere with the normal metabolism of other trace elements such as iron and copper. It can also cause nausea, vomiting, fever, and other poisoning symptoms that are harmful to health.
4, according to the degree of zinc deficiency decided to add time
The supplemental dose and time should be determined according to the cause and degree of zinc deficiency. The efficacy should be observed during the medication to adjust the treatment plan to avoid excessive zinc supplementation. In addition, in order to facilitate the absorption of zinc, oral zinc is best to 1-2 hours before meals.
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